Explore how heat, materials and environmental conditions shape what a thermal camera sees. Experiment with camouflage, cooling and different viewpoints in an interactive 3D simulation.
From setting the scene to exporting a comparison: the main functions, organised just like the application. Full controls and explanations are in the PDF guide.
Terrain & seasonsChoose from ten scenes, from forests and fields to streets, ruins and an airfield.
Weather & timeAdjust sun, rain, fog, snow and wind, or use live weather and evolving weather scenarios.
Thermal historyWarm up the scene so ground and buildings retain heat from earlier conditions.
Engine & componentsSet engine load or shutdown time and inspect individual heat sources.
Driving & routesDrive manually or draw a route. Movement changes running-gear and ground temperatures.
Record & replayCapture a drive and replay it to explore how the signature evolves.
Coverings & positionCompare nets, blankets, canvas, natural materials, snow and earth, or use terrain cover.
Layers & mountingVary insulation, air gaps, hull contact and which sides are covered.
Low-emissivity paintApply paint to selected vehicle zones and inspect its effect on the thermal image.
Fans & outletsVary airflow and outlet placement; inspect the heat released into the surroundings.
Air & water coolingExplore heat exchangers, buried pipes, under-hull airflow and water spray.
Power & enduranceCompare engine and battery power, including fuel, water and battery run time.
Heated replicaPlace a vehicle decoy and change its heating pattern, power and position.
Background heatShow or hide people, animals, a generator and a campfire.
Track marksObserve the thermal traces left by driving and turning, and how they fade.
Thermal camerasCompare MWIR and LWIR profiles, resolution, lenses, sensitivity, noise and blur.
Ground & aerial viewsObserve from a ground post, drone or flying drone/helicopter with several flight patterns.
MissionsTry eleven short tasks that score exposure to an observer and time to reach the goal.
Meters & detection mapRead temperatures and estimated detection, recognition and identification; sweep viewing directions to map visibility.
Timeline & heat tracesTrack temperatures over time and estimate how long the vehicle and ground traces remain visible.
Presets & reportsCompare saved configurations and export screenshots, CSV data and a PDF report.
Views & controlsSwitch between seven camera modes and thermal, paint or clay displays.
Thermal displaySelect five palettes, set the temperature scale and adjust camera emissivity and air correction.
Language & audioUse the English or Polish interface, with optional built-in music loops.
Every setting, control and model limitation.
A repeatable way to explore thermal behaviour and document what changes between configurations.
Choose a scene, weather conditions, vehicle state and thermal imager. Set the viewpoint or a moving observer.
Drive a route or advance the simulation timeline. Inspect thermal contrast as the vehicle and its surroundings change.
Use saved camouflage presets for before-and-after comparisons. Export images, CSV data and a PDF report from the application.
An experimental Windows application by MINIPAX for exploring vehicle thermal signatures, concealment and thermal observation. Version 0.2.4 brings the controls together in eight dedicated tabs.
Windows desktop application · English / Polish interface
This website presents the application; the simulation runs on desktop.